ZLAN 2026: Format, Games, Prize Pool & How to Watch ZeratoR's Multigaming Event
ZLAN 2026 — the annual multigaming LAN event created by French streamer ZeratoR — is taking place May 15–17, 2026 at the Zénith Sud in Montpellier, France. One hundred duos (200 players) compete across 9 different games for a total prize pool of €52,026. The event streams live on twitch.tv/zerator.
Dates
May 15–17
Teams
100 duos
Games
9 games
Prize Pool
€52,026
How to Watch ZLAN 2026 Live
The main broadcast is hosted by ZeratoR on his Twitch channel. Participating streamers also broadcast from their own channels, so you can follow your favourite duo directly.
Watch live on twitch.tv/zeratorZLAN 2026 Schedule & Format
The competition runs across four phases over three days. The grand final on Sunday is open to the public at the Zénith Sud.
Friday, May 15
Seeding + Knockout begins100 duos seed on Rocketboots Mania & Rubik'Z Cube, then knockout starts (2 games)
Saturday, May 16
Knockout + Group StageKnockout continues (4 games, 100→32 duos), then group stage (32→4 duos in 4 groups of 8)
Sunday, May 17
Grand FinalTop 4 duos battle in FFA elimination rounds, culminating in a BO7 final
All 9 Games at ZLAN 2026
ZLAN mixes competitive esports titles with unconventional and IRL challenges. One game remains secret until the grand final.
| # | Game | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Street Fighter 6 | Knockout + Qualifier |
| 2 | Age of Empires IV | Knockout + Groups |
| 3 | Worms W.M.D | Knockout + Groups |
| 4 | Rocketboots Mania | Seeding + Groups |
| 5 | Super Battle Golf | Knockout |
| 6 | Gorilla Showdown | Knockout + Groups |
| 7 | Satisfactory | Knockout |
| 8 | Rubik'Z Cube | Seeding (IRL) |
| 9 | Mystery Game | Grand Final only |
Prize Pool — €52,026
1st
€40,000
2nd
€4,526
3rd – 4th
€2,000 each
Bonus prizes
€3,500 total
Participants — 100 Duos, 200 Players
Teams are a mix of invited streamers, community participants, and a qualified duo:
50 Invited duos
Top French-speaking streamers ranked by Twitch hours watched
49 Lottery duos
Selected from public registrations open April 11–24
1 Qualified duo
Winner of the qualification tournament held on April 25
Winners get full travel expenses, hotel, and an on-site PC covered — in addition to their share of the prize pool.
What is ZLAN?
ZLAN is an annual multigaming LAN tournament founded by ZeratoR (Adrien Nougaret), one of the biggest French-speaking Twitch streamers, and produced by his company ZQSD Productions. Running since 2019, it has become the flagship event on the French streaming calendar — blending competitive esports formats with community-driven fun, unconventional game picks, and a live audience spectacle. Previous editions have drawn hundreds of thousands of concurrent Twitch viewers and featured guests from across the French streaming scene.
FAQ
What is ZLAN 2026?
ZLAN 2026 is an annual multigaming esports event created and organized by French streamer ZeratoR. It takes place May 15–17, 2026 at the Zénith Sud in Montpellier, France, featuring 100 duos (200 players) competing across 9 different games for a €52,026 prize pool.
What games are being played at ZLAN 2026?
ZLAN 2026 features 9 games: Street Fighter 6, Age of Empires IV, Worms W.M.D, Rocketboots Mania, Super Battle Golf, Gorilla Showdown, Satisfactory, Rubik'Z Cube (IRL), and one Mystery Game revealed only in the grand final.
Where can I watch ZLAN 2026 live?
ZLAN 2026 is streamed live on Twitch at twitch.tv/zerator. The main stream is hosted by ZeratoR. Many participating streamers also broadcast from their own channels.
What is the prize pool for ZLAN 2026?
The total prize pool is €52,026. The winning duo earns €40,000, second place takes €4,526, third and fourth place each receive €2,000, and €3,500 is distributed as bonus prizes throughout the event.
How many teams are competing at ZLAN 2026?
100 duos (200 players total) compete at ZLAN 2026. They are composed of 50 invited streamer duos (ranked by Twitch hours watched), 49 duos selected via public lottery, and 1 qualified duo from the April 25 qualifier.
What is the format of ZLAN 2026?
ZLAN 2026 runs across 4 phases: Seeding (100 duos on 2 games), Knockout (100→32 duos on 6 games), Group Stage (32→4 duos on 4 games in 4 groups of 8), and the Grand Final on Sunday where the final 4 duos battle in a BO7.
When is the ZLAN 2026 grand final?
The ZLAN 2026 grand final takes place on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The two remaining duos face off in a best-of-7 series to determine the winner. The final phases are open to the public at the Zénith Sud in Montpellier.
Who created ZLAN?
ZLAN was created by French streamer ZeratoR (Adrien Nougaret), one of the biggest French-speaking Twitch streamers. The event is organized by his production company ZQSD Productions and has taken place annually since 2019.